Our mission
Through Brazilian performing arts and culture, we connect members of the local Brazilian community with each other and the greater Washington DC region.
Our vision
We envision a vibrant arts community where Latin American artists and educators are equitably represented and free to explore and innovate their rich cultural traditions, reflecting the demographic makeup and aesthetic values of our local audiences.
Our values
Our guiding values are to elevate equity and diversity in the arts, pay artists fairly, build community through creativity, and respect all cultural traditions equally. We approach our projects and community with a deep commitment to social justice, equity, inclusion, and equality.
Our work
We offer educational programs that promote and support local and visiting artists. Our work sparks cross-cultural communication through classes, workshops, concerts, lectures, discussions, and community events in the Greater Washington DC region.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
EducArte values and celebrates diversity. Central to our mission is the representation of cultural practices of historically marginalized communities through our educational programming. We define diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class, as well as life experiences, educational background, and artistic research and practice. Our organization is committed to creating an inclusive, non-discriminatory environment, and we adopt equitable practices in both our programming and within our internal team. We are also committed to ensuring that our board and administrative team includes people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Upcoming events
Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park
Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
Glen Echo, 20812 United States
EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 United States
Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
Silver Spring, 20910 United States
EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 United States
Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
Silver Spring, 20910 United States
